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VA Inspector General Cites Poor Oversight of College Programs Approved for GI Benefits

Millions of dollars in veterans' benefits may be going to colleges and programs that don't offer a quality education.

$120 Million Gift to U of Virginia for Data Science

The University of Virginia on Friday announced a gift of $120 million -- the largest ever to the university --...

Nathan Glazer, Prominent Sociologist, Dies at 95

Nathan Glazer (at right), a prominent sociologist and figure in intellectual life, has died at 95, The New York Times...

Air Pollution in the Home

Is there air pollution in your home? In today's Academic Minute, the University at Albany's Md. Aynul Bari digs into...

Giving a Hand to Students During Shutdown

Many college students rely on income -- whether a parent's or their own -- from closed federal agencies. Some colleges are trying to help.

Politics Creeps In

As disputes at North Carolina and Michigan State take partisan overtones, can boards, leaders, faculty members and lawmakers back away from polarization to lead public universities effectively?
Opinion

Reading Mobilization

Scott McLemee reviews L. A. Kauffman's How to Read a Protest: The Art of Organizing and Resistance.

Coursera Targets Health-Care Education Market

The online course provider launches a slew of programs aimed at health care professionals, but observers wonder if the credentials will stand out in a crowded space.